"But in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, warming has already surpassed 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius." Modeling a rapidly warming regionThe Middle East and North Africa are predominantly desert ecosystems, with most of the population living in coastal areas. If the world meets low-emissions targets, the rate of warming in the Middle East and North Africa could slow by up to 38%. "Adaptation will be necessary, and these adaptation measures could be tested and developed in the Middle East and North Africa," Stenchikov said. Accelerated Historical and Future Warming in the Middle East and North Africa, JGR Atmospheres (2024).

Source: The North Africa Journal November 21, 2024 15:58 UTC